Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The relationship between financial risk management and efficiency of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)A number of studies have been done in various firms viewing the problem of risk management as the need to control risks which make up most, if not all, of their risk exposure. Studies in Kenya have only focused on risk ... -
A survey of strategic management practices within kenyan private schools using the British curriculum
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-07)Much of the previous research into the strategic management practices within Kenyan private schools using the British curriculum. Not much known local study has focused on the strategic management practices within these ... -
International Legal Factors Affecting Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-06)In this research paper, the researcher set out to establish the international legal factors affecting Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya. This was meant to enhance the management of SACCOs in Kenya ... -
The relationship between size and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Interest income from loans is the major source of revenue for commercial banks in Kenya but the loan book and deposit book are not the only determinants of financial performance. Total bank assets and total deposits ... -
Employee perception of the benefits of ISO 9001:2000 certification: The case of Kengen
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2007-11)Arguments have been raised as to whether implementing ISO 9001:2000 Certification actually benefits organizations or not. This study examined employees’ perception of benefits or otherwise of ISO 9001:2000 certification ... -
Assessing the Competitiveness of Tourism Industry in Kenya Using Porter’s Diamond Model
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2012)This study aimed at determining factors that influence the competitiveness of the Kenyan tourism sector in the global market. The study was a survey conducted on firms across the various types of firms in the Kenya tourism ... -
Subcontractor selection in telecommunications industry: A case study of Nokia Siemens networks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)The overall purpose of the study was to evaluate subcontractor selection in telecommunications industry with three specific objectives. The first specific objective of the study was to determine factors considered during ... -
Technological resources for sustainable competitive advantage in manufacturing: Case of selected companies
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)Both strategic management and operations management experts have handled the resource-based view. In the paper, technological advances in the resource base were the main focus in addressing the large manufacturing companies ... -
Strategic planning practices at National Cereals and Produce Board in Kenya
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)This was a case study of National Cereals and Produce Board. The objective of the study was to determine the strategic planning practices and the challenges that National Cereals and Produce board face in pursuit of ... -
The Relationship Between Profitability and Non Performing Loans in the Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Commercial banks operate in very sensitive markets with considerable risk and uncertainty. This study was carried out with a view of investigating the problem of non-performing loans in the Kenyan commercial banking sector ... -
Key success factors in the coffeehouse business in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-09)The coffeehouse business is a novel industry in Nairobi and Kenya at large which has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years. Competition has stiffened as new players enter the market and as existing players expand ... -
Determinants of Capital Budgeting Techniques Adopted by City Council of Nairobi in Solid Waste Management
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study sought to identify the determination of the capital investment appraisal technique used and determine the most commonly used capital investment appraisal technique by City Council of Nairobi in solid waste ... -
The effectiveness of marketing communication tools on alumni relations for universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-09)The study attempted to establish the effectiveness of marketing communication tools in Kenya. A sample of 136 alumni from all 34 universities in Kenya was targeted as respondents for the study. The study had an 89% response ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by small supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)The ability of firms to survive in the business environment is dependent upon their selection and implementation of a competitive strategy that differentiates the firm from competitors. As competition intensifies, many ... -
An investigation of factors that influence organizational transformation within the commercial banking sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-07)The study sought to establish the factors that influence organizational transformation in commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives:- to determine the effect of changing customer ... -
A survey of the factors influencing investment decisions: the case of individual investors at the NSE
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)Individual investments behaviour is concerned with choices about purchases of small amounts of securities for his or her own account. Investment decisions are often supported by decision tools. It is assumed that information ... -
Strategy implementation by Lake Basin Development Authority
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)The dynamism and unpredictability of the environment has necessitated the adoption of strategy formulation and implementation in their organizations. Aosa (1992) states that in this dynamic environment organizations have ... -
Strategic responses by the National Bank of Kenya Limited to challenges of globalization
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Globalization has brought competition to the door steps of most companies in every industry the world over. It is an attempt to reduce the vast world to a mere global village by facilitating interaction of people and ... -
The effect of working capital management on the profitability of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)All businesses are created in order to make profits and consequently maximize shareholders wealth. Working capital is important because it provides a measure of a firm‟s ability to meet its short term debt obligations from ... -
The Perceived Relationship Between Employee Performance Appraisal Systems and Job Satisfaction Among Employees of Unilever Tea Kenya, Limited
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2012)Performance appraisal is a form of merit rating that is majorly aimed at discriminating between employees in making decisions relating to promotions, wages and titles. For it to work well , all members of the organization ...
